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Thumbnail photograph of Travel charger "3 in 1 charger for 3G iPhone/3GS" (NOT ORIGINAL PRODUCT).

Travel charger "3 in 1 charger for 3G iPhone/3GS" (NOT ORIGINAL PRODUCT).

27th August 2011

Item Description:

Brand: Unknown

Type/number of model: Unknown

Description: White plastic 3 pin charger plug, USB lead and car accessory plug supplied in plastic bubble case with black cardboard insert. Product and packaging bear CE mark.

Country of origin: China

Attached Images: (click to enlarge)

Photo of the Travel charger "3 in 1 charger for 3G iPhone/3GS" (NOT ORIGINAL PRODUCT). (image 1 of 1)

Danger:

Fire and electric shock

The product poses a risk of electric shock because:
- the distance from the live and neutral pins to the periphery of the plug is insufficient;
- the pin lengths are too short;
- the insulation between the input and output circuits is not sufficient.
The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the relevant European standard EN 61558 and the relevant national standard BS 1363.

Action Taken:

Seizure of the product by the authorities.

Notifying Country:

United Kingdom

The Next Step...

Notes & History:

27th August 2011 by Recalls Importer

Item imported from European Commission RAPEX

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